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Japanese Economic Update – May 2015

Japanese Economic Update – May 2015

26 May 2015

Japan's unemployment rate has fallen, it's weak currency benefited its Current account and led to a surge in the stock market and Japanese banks are stable, well-capitalised and moderately profitable.

Japanese Economic Update – May 2015
A flying financial start to your medical career

A flying financial start to your medical career

26 May 2015

After years of studying to be a medical practitioner you’re finally earning an income. Philip Mawkes, a Senior Relationship Manager at Medfin, explains why it’s important to make your financial future a priority and shares a five-point plan to help you get off to a flying start.

A flying financial start to your medical career
Budgeting for a more successful practice

Budgeting for a more successful practice

18 February 2015

A budget will help you to monitor the financial health of your practice – but that’s just the beginning. Stephen Allan, Credit Executive at Medfin Finance, explains how a budget can also help you to run a more productive and profitable practice.

Budgeting for a more successful practice
A plan for supporting SMEs and creating more jobs

A plan for supporting SMEs and creating more jobs

2 February 2015

Talking to the deregulation plan for SMEs that NAB presented to the Federal Government in December, Angela Mentis, Group Executive Business Banking, explains why it's important to seize opportunities that can help Australian business develop new markets and create more jobs.

A plan for supporting SMEs and creating more jobs
NAB’s Deregulation Plan for Australian SMEs

NAB’s Deregulation Plan for Australian SMEs

16 December 2014

Offering practical and achievable solutions for governments to act on, NAB’s Deregulation Plan for SMEs aims to help business grow and create more jobs for Australians. The plan was presented to Federal Minister for Small Business, the Hon Bruce Billson MP, on Monday 15 December.

NAB’s Deregulation Plan for Australian SMEs
To buy or not to buy a commercial property

To buy or not to buy a commercial property

12 November 2014

It’s tempting for business owners to buy their own commercial property – the reasons are many and varied. So what’s the right step for your business? Finding an answer requires some careful consideration. We look at the pros and cons of renting versus owning.

To buy or not to buy a commercial property
NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2014

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2014

7 November 2014

Australians are giving more to charity than ever before, with the average annual donation size for all charities increasing by 3.6 per cent ($11) to $315 per donor. Overall charitable giving growth also continues an upward trend, increasing by 6.4 per cent in the 12 months to August 2014.

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2014
Smart structuring for philanthropic giving

Smart structuring for philanthropic giving

17 September 2014

Since 2000, changes have been made to how philanthropic efforts are treated by the Australian tax system – offering smarter ways for donors to arrange their giving to benefit them and future generations. JBWere Consultant, John McLeod discusses how to structure your philanthropic giving.

Smart structuring for philanthropic giving
Top end of financial year strategies for business owners

Top end of financial year strategies for business owners

26 June 2014

The end of financial year is a busy time for the businesses, but there’s still an opportunity to get yours into shape for June 30. Executive General Manager of NAB Business, Angela Mentis shares seven practical strategies to help your business make the most of tax time.

Top end of financial year strategies for business owners
Boost the health of your business this end of financial year

Boost the health of your business this end of financial year

20 June 2014

The end of financial year is a busy time for the healthcare sector, but there’s still an opportunity to get your business into shape for June 30. NAB Health General Manager, Nehemiah Richardson shares seven practical strategies to help your business make the most of tax time.

Boost the health of your business this end of financial year
Business View magazine – Winter 2014

Business View magazine – Winter 2014

4 June 2014

In this edition, Business View magazine highlights the success of businesses working with, inspired and supported by family. Our cover story features how Mildura Brewery owners Stefano de Pieri and wife Donata Carrazza successfully blend family and business.

Business View magazine – Winter 2014
Tax options for farmers thinking about retirement

Tax options for farmers thinking about retirement

21 May 2014

Farmers looking to retire or play a less active role in the family business have a special set of considerations at tax time. Farmers are encouraged to investigate the most effective tax solutions and their longer term wealth creation.

Tax options for farmers thinking about retirement
Fact sheets – Federal Budget 2014

Fact sheets – Federal Budget 2014

14 May 2014

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey handed down the 2014 Federal Budget last night and there’s plenty to talk about. Our team of economists have analysed what it means for you, your business and a variety of key industries with our summary fact sheets.

Fact sheets – Federal Budget 2014
Alan Oster’s overview – Federal Budget 2014

Alan Oster’s overview – Federal Budget 2014

14 May 2014

NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster outlines the key features of Joe Hockey’s 2014 Federal Budget announcement and analyses how it may impact Australia’s economic outlook and financial markets.

Alan Oster’s overview – Federal Budget 2014
Business and personal tax changes from the Federal Budget

Business and personal tax changes from the Federal Budget

14 May 2014

The Federal Budget contained few tax surprises, with most of the key revenue changes previously announced by the Government, including the expected additional tax for high income earners, while the Indexation of Fuel Excise will impose an additional cost on both business and individuals.

Business and personal tax changes from the Federal Budget
Industry perspective: what the Federal Budget means for SMEs

Industry perspective: what the Federal Budget means for SMEs

14 May 2014

For small to medium business owners, the 2014 Federal Budget contained both certainties and uncertainties. Andrew Conway, Chief Executive Officer of The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) shared his views on what the Budget means for the sector.

Industry perspective: what the Federal Budget means for SMEs
Alan Oster’s snapshot – Federal Budget 2014

Alan Oster’s snapshot – Federal Budget 2014

14 May 2014

NAB’s Group Chief Economist Alan Oster provides his overall summary of Joe Hockey’s 2014 Federal Budget, including his initial thoughts, how it could impact small and large business, and the wider economic implications for the Australian economy.

Alan Oster’s snapshot – Federal Budget 2014
2014 Federal Budget preview

2014 Federal Budget preview

9 May 2014

NAB Group Chief Economist Alan Oster provides a pre-budget overview of what he thinks we can expect to hear from Treasurer Joe Hockey’s first Federal Budget announcement next week.

2014 Federal Budget preview
A Budget for the Ages – Federal Budget 2014

A Budget for the Ages – Federal Budget 2014

1 May 2014

Ahead of the upcoming Federal Budget, there is a lot of focus on the Commission of Audit’s findings, and putting the Budget on a sustainable medium term path as the population ages, health and pension costs rise, and the proportion of tax payers declines.

A Budget for the Ages – Federal Budget 2014
NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2013

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2013

1 November 2013

Donations grew 2.5% (12-month average) in August with an average annual donation of $312 per donor. Giving grew fastest for “Other” (12.8%) and Health & Disability (9.1%) charities, but fell for Humanitarian Services (-3.2%) and Medical Research & Services (-2.4%) charities.

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – August 2013
Could you be spending less on compliance?

Could you be spending less on compliance?

9 August 2013

Researchers say tax compliance is costing small businesses $28,000 a year - but Sue Prestney, spokesperson for the Institute of Chartered Accountants, believes that many are spending far more than they need. Here are her suggestions for saving time and money.

Could you be spending less on compliance?
Government Downgrades Outlook: tightens policy – 2 August 2013

Government Downgrades Outlook: tightens policy – 2 August 2013

5 August 2013

The government’s economic forecasts now recognise the softness of the domestic economy and the weaker outlook for commodity prices and incomes. In the near term the Budget now looks to be slightly adding to growth (rather than detracting as at Budget time).

Government Downgrades Outlook: tightens policy – 2 August 2013
Business View Magazine – Winter 2013

Business View Magazine – Winter 2013

23 July 2013

In this edition, we delve into the experiences of finance commentator turned business builder Alan Kohler, detail bringing an invention to life and explore running a business in an extreme climate. We also cover retaining staff, handling tax in your SMSF and negotiating contracts in China.

Business View Magazine – Winter 2013
What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY

What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY

17 June 2013

As we approach the end of another financial year, Bongiorno Group’s Director, Michael Waycott, discusses tax-effective strategies, recent changes that may affect healthcare providers and why you should start planning now for next year’s return.

What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY
Tax time tools – Farm Management Deposits

Tax time tools – Farm Management Deposits

13 June 2013

Nationally, farmers have been using Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) at record rates - the biggest month for deposits each year has traditionally been June, as farmers look to take advantage of tax benefits before financial year end.

Tax time tools – Farm Management Deposits
EOFY tips for small business from the ATO

EOFY tips for small business from the ATO

6 June 2013

At the end of the financial year it’s important to make sure your tax affairs are in order. The Australian Tax Office has provided information about recent changes that might affect your business and a checklist of common mistakes you’ll want to avoid.

EOFY tips for small business from the ATO
Get more from your SMSF this EOFY – May 2013

Get more from your SMSF this EOFY – May 2013

28 May 2013

Chances are you have a self managed super fund (SMSF) because you like the extra flexibility that it can provide. But to make the most of your fund, you need to keep up with the latest rules and legislation changes.

Get more from your SMSF this EOFY – May 2013
2013 Federal Budget news, insights and expert analysis

2013 Federal Budget news, insights and expert analysis

16 May 2013

Understanding how the Federal Budget impacts you and your business can be complex. Our team of leading economists, tax and superannuation experts keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from the 2013 Federal Budget so we can help you get all your ducks in a row.

2013 Federal Budget news, insights and expert analysis
Federal Budget 2013 – Fact sheets

Federal Budget 2013 – Fact sheets

15 May 2013

With the Federal Budget being handed down yesterday, we want to ensure you understand what it means for you and your business. Our team of economists and industry experts have analysed what the Budget means overall for Australian businesses, as well as focussing on specific industries

Federal Budget 2013 – Fact sheets
Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector

Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector

15 May 2013

Following the announcement, NAB’s panel of leading economists and industry healthcare experts have analysed the Governments’ much-anticipated 2013 Federal Budget, and here they share with Health View their breakdown of what it means for the healthcare sector.

Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector
Personal and business tax changes from the Federal Budget

Personal and business tax changes from the Federal Budget

15 May 2013

NAB’s Senior Tax Advisor and panel of leading economists break down the tax impacts from the 2013 Federal Budget. Understand what the changes are for individuals and businesses including a recap on those that were previously announced.

Personal and business tax changes from the Federal Budget
What a difference a year makes! Alan Oster analyses the budget

What a difference a year makes! Alan Oster analyses the budget

15 May 2013

“What a difference a year makes”. NAB’s Group Chief Economist Alan Oster gives his detailed summary of this year’s Federal Budget. Who benefits from the Government’s proposed spending and who doesn’t, and what does it mean for the Australian Economy?

What a difference a year makes! Alan Oster analyses the budget
Federal Budget impacts to the Energy and Resources sector

Federal Budget impacts to the Energy and Resources sector

15 May 2013

This year’s budget contains a number of negatives for the resources sector. NAB’s Group Chief Economist, Alan Oster, looks at where the government has targeted it’s efforts including impacts to exploration and many mining and energy programs.

Federal Budget impacts to the Energy and Resources sector
New reforms to impact Big Business from the 2013 Federal Budget

New reforms to impact Big Business from the 2013 Federal Budget

15 May 2013

NAB’s Group Chief Economist, Alan Oster, looks at the key reforms impacting Big business. The Federal Budget focuses on a crackdown on profit shifting, banning of dividend washing, reducing thin capitalisation safe harbour, removal of R&D and exploration incentives.

New reforms to impact Big Business from the 2013 Federal Budget
Is your business EOFY ready?

Is your business EOFY ready?

15 May 2013

For business owners, the end of financial year is the time to get things in order. Here are 11 strategies that could help you build and protect your personal and business wealth in a tax-effective manner.

Is your business EOFY ready?
Federal Budget 2013 impacts on small business

Federal Budget 2013 impacts on small business

14 May 2013

The Council of Small Business Australia’s (COSBOA) CEO, Peter Strong, provides his summary of what the Government’s Federal Budget announcement means for small businesses – do they stand to benefit or will they be worse off?

Federal Budget 2013 impacts on small business
Opportunities for Small Business in the 2013 Federal Budget

Opportunities for Small Business in the 2013 Federal Budget

14 May 2013

The Council for Small Business Australia’s CEO, Peter Strong, talks to Business View, about the key areas they’d like to see addressed in tonight’s 2013 Federal Budget announcement and how those areas could help the broader Australian economy.

Opportunities for Small Business in the 2013 Federal Budget
Alan Oster’s pre-budget overview

Alan Oster’s pre-budget overview

10 May 2013

NAB’s Chief Economist, Alan Oster provides a pre-budget overview of the Australian economy focussing on what we’ve already seen from the Government and commentary on the deficit. Join us on Wednesday 15 May for a full budget breakdown.

Alan Oster’s pre-budget overview
Australia’s carbon budget hole

Australia’s carbon budget hole

7 May 2013

The carbon pricing budget black hole may sound bad now, but it’ll get far worse due to completely unrealistic assumptions in the Coalition’s budget costings. It’s been reported that Treasury will now dramatically revise down the expected revenue from the government’s carbon pricing scheme.

Australia’s carbon budget hole
NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – February 2013

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – February 2013

18 April 2013

Charitable giving slowed in the year to February 2013 as economic conditions and consumption weakened, and business and consumers became more cautious. The NAB Charitable Giving Index grew by 2.6% (12-month average) in February 2013 – down from 8.3% in the same period one year earlier.

NAB Charitable Giving Index: Indepth report – February 2013
Saving for retirement

Saving for retirement

5 April 2013

Want to maximise your retirement savings? Property investment through a Self Managed Super Fund could be an effective way to save for your retirement and may be tax effective.

Saving for retirement
Is a self managed super fund right for your agribusiness?

Is a self managed super fund right for your agribusiness?

20 March 2013

Self managed super funds (SMSFs) have a number of benefits for farmers including control, flexibility and concessional tax treatment, but they’re not for everyone. Bill Adams, NAB’s National Manager of Agribusiness Wealth, discusses the pros and cons of SMSFs.

Is a self managed super fund right for your agribusiness?
Charitable Giving Index – July 2012

Charitable Giving Index – July 2012

23 October 2012

The first NAB Charitable Giving Index shows that charitable giving is growing, despite a softening domestic economy, flat employment growth and persistent consumer cautiousness. NAB and data analytics firm Quantium reviewed donations made by credit card, direct debit, BPAY and EFTPOS

Charitable Giving Index – July 2012
The NFP review and you

The NFP review and you

29 July 2012

What does the Federal Government’s Not-For-Profit (NFP) review, with legislation due to be finalised in October 2012, mean for the healthcare sector? JBWere’s Director of Philanthropic Services gives a lowdown.

The NFP review and you
Tax tips

Tax tips

28 July 2012

Are your tax records are up to date? Do you know how to effectively reduce your taxable income? NAB Health’s John Minto shares some pointers.

Tax tips
Business View Magazine – Winter 2012

Business View Magazine – Winter 2012

15 July 2012

This digital version of the 13th issue of Business View includes case studies and features designed to help you get your business firing on all cylinders.

Business View Magazine – Winter 2012
Property investment tips

Property investment tips

31 March 2012

Property can be a means to reduce your tax bills and help fund your retirement. Read up on tax tips and property strategies for the healthcare sector with NAB Health Senior Financial Planner, Matthew Wilson.

Property investment tips
Retirement action plan

Retirement action plan

30 May 2011

No matter what the size of your business, it’s never too early to start securing a retirement nest egg and planning how to comfortably fund your future lifestyle.

Retirement action plan